Useful Links (new draft)
If you would like to support this site then using the links on the left & right side panels on this page is a painless way to do so. Just make a (mental) note of the sites advertised here. Then next time you want to buy goods or services (e.g. Direct Line for your car insurance, your Eurostar trip to Bourg Saint Maurice or discount airport car parking at Purple Parking) click the link on this site to get you there. And voila! No extra cost for you when you buy something online, and a few cents/euros towards running this site! You can also now shop directly from here with Amazon for those ski/snowboard books and DVDs.
IntraWest Owners Prestige Club Information resource for owners assembled by the developer
Spirit 1950 - our local ski school
Talking phrasebook: Essential French for the Ski Slopes.
Ski Sites
mysnowsports.com Home of Peter Garwood and his blog.
snowheads.com Quote: "The chances are, if you're here, that you rather like snow. Whether you ski, snowboard, blade or just build snowmen (just?!), you'll find loads of brilliant information and advice on the subject here.
pistehors.com The focus of this site is on off-piste snowsports in France.
skibanter.com Quote: "These are the finest snow & ski related discussions on the internet, with many contributors who have the widest experience imaginable."
skiclub.co.uk Quote: "Why does Ski Club exist? To help people get onto the slopes to enjoy skiing and boarding without spending a fortune."
Restaurants
Au Tour des VinsFor those evenings when you are dining in, our own wine merchant in the village with regular tastings and events, details at www.atdv.eu.com. You can even pre-order on-line. And now there's also a new section on the site for Restaurant Reviews, initially in the village but intended to cover the wider area too.
Restaurant L' Ancolie
in Peisey Nancroix Route by BsM. And possible ski route
Hotel Vanoise
Just above the Vanoise Express, Plan Peisey. ski-in/out when snow conditions OK which is most of the time. Excellent quality, speed and value for lunch: EUR 8 for lasagne that takes some eating, 6.5 for large omlette and chips. Sun terrace is quiet and a world away from the slow queueing, crowded, on-piste serving on offer elswhere...
L'Ancolee
Another restaurant recommended is in Nancroix nr Peisey Vallandry. The L'Ancolee. A bus ride from the Paradis Ski lift.
Belliou la Fumee
Excellent and typical French cooking. A special treat outside if the sun is shining.
Bloody marys and deckchairs
Web Sites
For those hungry to see alternative views of the Village, Peter Garwood (PG) is an ex-pat living in BSM. Here is a link to his Blog - provided by Jim Wilks.Owners cams
Arc1950 webcams which are not linked from Intrawest's public site
Off Piste and Avalanche information
In light of recent posts a good starting point for those thinking about the off-piste options in and around Les Arcs. Has routes, up-to-date news, and articles on avalanche avoidance, etc. from some of the top guys in France. Well worth a look.
Snow conditions
A good summary page of conditions, snow and road
3 day forecasts
A subscription site, but with free bits!
Mini snow forecast
